Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - collision

kəˈlɪʒən n. 1 a violent impact of a moving body, esp. a vehicle or ship, with another or with a fixed object. 2 the clashing of opposed interests or considerations. 3 Physics the action of particles striking or coming together. øcollision course a course or action that is bound to cause a collision or conflict. øøcollisional adj. [ME f. LL collisio (as COLLIDE)]